15 Jul 1998: Pitcher Mel Rojas #51 of the New York Mets in action during a game against the Atlanta Braves at Shea Stadium in Flushing, New York. The Braves defeated the Mets 12-1. Mandatory Credit: Al Bello /Allsport
We all know about how poorly the New York Mets were affected by the 1998 trade for Bobby Bonilla, but the guy they gave up to get him, Mel Rojas, had an equally as poor conclusion.
This is my third July 1st with Rising Apple and each year I try to tackle the infamous Bobby Bonilla Day in a different way.